CVE-2019-6742
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CVE-2019-6742 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Samsung Galaxy S9 prior to 1.4.20.2. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 5.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Samsung Galaxy S9 prior to 1.4.20.2. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of the GameServiceReceiver update mechanism. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-7477.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung | Galaxy S9 Firmware | < 1.4.20.2 |
References
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-255/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-255/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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